How to Pronounce "devalue"
word
dɪˈvæɫˌju
di-VAL-yoo
diːvˈæljuː
dee-VAL-yoo
Definition
To lower the value or importance of something, often referring to currency losing value or making something seem less important or respected.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈvæɫˌju
British English
diːvˈæljuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VAL-yoo
UK
dee-VAL-yoo
Listen in Context
The country decided to devalue its currency.
Please don't devalue your own achievements.
Some people devalue art because they don’t understand it.
Raising taxes can sometimes devalue a country's money.